EXHILARATION Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

exhilaration

noun

ig-ˌzi-lə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of exhilaration

as in thrill

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another

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as in ecstasy

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games

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Recent Examples of exhilaration Nguyen tenderly captures the lightness, freedom and exhilaration of being in water and reigning over the waves, rules of gravity be damned. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026 Pumping iron, and apparently the exhilaration of combat, has got this 67-year-old plenty revved up. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026 The exhilaration of ever so briefly catching a wave was electric. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Dabbling in crime provides the exhilaration Morgan longs for. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilaration

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Noun

Real horror exists without suspense, without thrills, without any physical release.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Think about the thrill of discovery when the pictures finally emerge as objects on paper.

— Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of thrill

Noun

Hilderbabes can at least relive the beach ecstasy through the latest adaptation — and perhaps there will be more Hilderbrand books brought to the screen.

— Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Depression and anxiety’s impact on moms and babies One drug that has been studied and enhanced our understanding of the way psychedelics work is MDMA, which is commonly known as ecstasy and causes a euphoric high.

— Camille Hoffman, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Definition of ecstasy

Noun

In a bantamweight battle, Mario Bautista (18-3-0) defeated Cory Sandhagen (18-7-0) by unanimous decision, after taking advantage of a first-round leg kick and applying pressure in each round after.

— W.G. Ramirez, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Moon then chipped a nifty shot over Sacramento goalkeeper Danny Vitiello before sprinting to the corner kick flag and delivering a flying karate kick that snapped the pole at its base.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026

Definition of kick

Noun

Tactically, Norway seem to struggle with wide forwards, and direct, skilful players have had joy against them at this World Cup.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Then, through circumstances beyond their control, the joy was gone, and instead they were forced to play in defense of our national pride and honor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

If happiness is the best team, then maybe there are better choices.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
This learned hopefulness is because in romance novels, goals are readily attainable, multiple pathways to happiness can exist and perseverance is worthwhile.

— Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

Catnip, the euphoria-inducing herb beloved by felines, was known to have insect repellent properties, though it had never been commercialized for that purpose.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Such stocks have become some of Wall Street’s most influential after growing so big in the euphoria around AI.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of euphoria

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